FMA Metal Matters 2012 Leadrship Summit

Feb. 29-March 2, 2012 Talking Stick Resort | Scottsdale, Ariz.	Quick Links: Registration Conference Schedule Hotel & Travel Optional Events Sponsors & Exhibitors 2011 Archive

The FABRICATOR®’s Leadership Summit exists to invigorate metal fabricators with an annual injection of knowledge, skill development, inspiration, and networking opportunities for the advancement of the greater manufacturing community. (adopted by Conference Steering Committee 5/27/10)

Attendees

Who will benefit: 
Job Shop, CEOs, CFOs, Owners, Presidents, Vice Presidents, Operations Directors, General Managers, Human Resources Managers, Purchasing Directors, and others with a stake in optimizing their operations.

Keynotes

	Donald McNeeley President and CEO, Chicago Tube and Iron Co Donald McNeeley is the president and chief operating officer of Chicago Tube & Iron Co. (CTI), a multi-million dollar steel company headquartered in Chicago with ten subsidiaries throughout the United States. Don is a longtime leader and former chairman of the Metals Service Center Institute, a professor with two decades of seniority at DePaul University and Northwestern University, and a marathon runner.
	Sarah Miller Caldicott Great-grandniece of Thomas Edison and Innovation Author Concerned that America was losing its innovation leadership Sarah Miller Caldicott spent three years researching Edison’s innovation methods with experts at Rutgers University. She will present insights on how executives can apply Edison’s extraordinary approach to identifying new markets, targeting new customers, building new product/service platforms, and transforming customers’ buying experience.
	Jim Hawkins Director–Machine Design Center Caterpillar Inc. For more than 85 years, Caterpillar Inc. has been making sustainable progress possible and driving positive change on every continent. With 2010 sales and revenues of $42.588 billion, Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. Jim Hawkins will discuss CAT’s general outlook for business, as well as what new technologies the company is utilizing.

Roundtables

The highlight of this conference is a format that features peer- and consultant- facilitated roundtables. Exchange ideas and solutions at your choice of group discussions essential to your business’ bottom line. 2012 topics include: Growth & Success after the Recession; Workforce Development; Innovation; Next Generational Leadership; New Business Development; and Tube & Pipe Technology

Networking

Build the strategic partnerships you need to advance your business during networking functions. Join in the celebration and meet the recipients of The FABRICATOR®’s Industry Award 2012, presented by FMA, and TPJ-The Tube & Pipe Journal®’s Industry Award 2012, presented by TPA. Other special events include a golf outing, plant tours, as well as a silent auction and casino night during evening receptions.

One Location, Two Great Conferences!   The FABRICATOR®’s Leadership Summit will be co-located with FMA’s 16th Annual Toll Processing Conference, offering you an excellent opportunity to be introduced to a larger audience and expand your network.

Registration fees

To take full advantage of the jam-packed days of knowledge, pricing is tiered so it’s affordable to bring the top three leaders of your company.

*Advantage+Training members receive a FREE registration for the company president to attend The FABRICATOR®’s Leadership Summit. Enter your member promo code for training when signing up online, or call 888-394-4362.

Thank you to the 2012 Conference Supporters (current sponsors as of Jan. 3, 2012):

FMA